PHIVOLCS monitors 102 volcanic quakes at Taal; alert level 2 stays

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(Eagle News)– Over 100 volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 102 volcanic quakes at the volcano, which remains on alert level 2, included 87 episodes of volcanic tremor with durations of one to eight minutes. Activity at the main crater, PHIVOLCS said, consisted of a weak emission of steam-laden plumes. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission also averaged 1,013 tons yesterday, March 22. “Temperature highs […]